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The correct use of sophisticated devices by the anaesthetist for life support and the monitoring of vital functions require the understanding of several basic laws of physics. By way of example, we examine two extremely important topics: the gas laws, which are fundamental for understanding the physiology of respiratory exchange and inhalation anaesthesia, and fluid dynamics, which is a principle...